The Chumysh River flows in the Kemerovo region and Altai. She is the right tributary of the Ob. A feature of Chumysh is the presence of two sources - Kara-Chumysh and Tom-Chumysh, which are located in the Kemerovo region (on the Salair ridge).
Geography
The total length of the Chumysh River is 644 km. Its pool has an area of 23,900 km². The mountain section of the river in the upper reaches is very rapids, with a fast flow. Not far from the mouth, Chumysh is divided into two arms.
At 88 kilometers from Barnaul, downstream, the river flows into the Ob. Most of the Chumysh river basin is located on the Biysk-Chumysh Upland. About 68% of the right bank of the river is occupied by the Predsalair Plain and the Salair Ridge, adjacent to it with its southwestern part.
Hydrology
The Chumysh River receives food mainly from melting snow (like many Altai rivers), and to a lesser extent from underground sources and rainwater. The river freezes in early November, and “opens” in April (more often in the second half of the month).
In the XXI century Chumysh chopped. Therefore, river shipping has become impossible. But in the 19th and early 20th centuries, ships walked along the river. However, at present, only small vessels can move to the village of Yeltsovka.
Main tributaries
The largest tributaries of the described river are:
- the source of the Chumysh river (it is its left tributary) is the Kara-Chumysh river 173 km long;
- Uksunay right tributary (165 km);
- Alambay (right tributary with a length of 140 km);
- the right tributary of the Tom Chumysh is 110 km long.
Further along the length follow: Sungai (103 km, right); Talmenka (99 km, right) and Sary-Chumysh (98 km, left).
Description
Near the village of Kostenkovo, the river is so shallow that it can be wade. The width of the river in this area is not more than 60 meters. The bed is in some places stony, with frequent shoals. After the village, the river narrows and becomes deeper. At the same time, its speed is approximately 5 km / h.
From the village of Alekseyevka to the confluence of the Sary-Chumysh (left tributary), there are no serious obstacles on the river. But there are also no convenient places for parking, as the banks are overgrown with dense shrubs. And closer to Yeltsovka, the shores begin even and without thickets.
After the village of Sary-Chumysh and to Yeltsovka, the channel expands almost twice. The current decreases to 3 km / h. However, this area is known for its rapids. But it is not difficult to pass them, because they are visible from afar, and the current here is weak.
After Yeltsovka, the number of thresholds sharply decreases. However, there are more islands, between which the depth of the channels is very small. Outside the village of Chesnokovo, rapids reappear. But here they are of a different type (without stones and in the form of a series of boulders).
Further, there are no special obstacles. And near the village of Kytmanovo the river becomes flat, with a very slow flow. So, rafting along it is no longer so interesting.
Sights of the Chumysh River
In addition to the most picturesque landscapes, characterized by a calm variety, along the described river there are several interesting sights. They are listed below:
- Not far from the village of Zhulanikha there is a monastic monastery (next to the holy key). In 1910, a church was built, and then a chapel, which was consecrated in honor of St. Alexander Nevsky. In 1918, the inhabitants of the desert were shot, and in the 90s an Orthodox cross was placed at the place of execution. An annual procession to the holy key is organized.
- The ancient Catherine tract of imperial times. This is a very interesting place. In tsarist times, a trade communication was carried along this route (through Mount Salair) with the Kemerovo Region.
- Museum of Local Lore in the city of Zarinsk. It contains more than 10,000 exhibits. The museum constantly hosts various exhibitions, including works by artists of Altai.
- Ascension Church in Zarinsk.
- Starokopylovsky colored clay is a unique natural monument, which is a deposit of clay of different colors. Located on the right bank of the Chumysh. The field is listed in the Red Book of Altai Territory, and it is more than 400 million years old.
- Salair ridge (small height - up to 500 m). It is an arched mountain structure with a length of about 300 km.
The Chumysh River is interesting for its picturesque landscapes and fishing. Here bream, perch, roach, ruff and other types of fish are found. For lovers of a relaxing holiday in nature, the Chumysh River is perfect.